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Mexicans say that PAYGo appliances are an investment for a better life, not an expense
To be truly inclusive, financial service providers need to go beyond simply offering lower prices. They need to...
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A creative approach to startup financing: Graviti combines grant, debt and equity investment, linked to impact outcomes
It took Catalyst Fund portfolio company Graviti only two months to raise a debt round that will finance 600+...
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How fintech startups should pursue B2B partnerships
For many fintech startups, particularly those in the insurtech space where high levels of trust are essential, business-to-business (B2B)...
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Kwara launches first-of-its-kind training program for junior talent in Kenya
Fintech startups can be tempted to find tech solutions for all aspects of their business, but customer support often...
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Can agile fintech startups be the answer to food insecurity during the COVID-19 crisis?
Originally published on NextBillion COVID-19 lockdowns have threatened small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and vulnerable families around the world. SMEs in...
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Does your startup struggle to find talent? Four ways to grow your own
Although startups consistently report they struggle to find talent, few consider interns to be a viable pathway. This...
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Fintech accelerator programs find new opportunities in adapting to COVID-19
Last year, with the support of JPMorgan Chase & Co, Catalyst Fund started working with Bharat Inclusion Initiative’s...
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3 steps to remedy poor product activation
Pirate metrics – also known as the AARRR framework (Acquisition, Activation, Retention, Referral and Revenue), have become gospel for...
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Rapid tech due diligence: How Catalyst Fund assesses a startup’s tech
Alongside product-market fit and adequate control of data, underlying tech quality is a key determinant of whether a startup...
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SaaS startup Kwara is helping SACCOs deliver during COVID-19
Savings and Credit Co-operatives (SACCOs) are the financial service backbone of the unbanked population in Kenya. While SACCOs increasingly...